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The Jeep Guy

I need a good recommendation for a micrometer. This is mainly for my re-gear, measuring shims, etc...I’m looking for something decently priced. I’m not going into business. I’m looking @Rob5589, @Jerry Bransford, @bobthetj03, @Squatch, and at anyone else who has done a regear or knows lots about micrometers....

Master Thread Derailer

My first inclination was to say Starrett, but then you said you're not going into business. I don't really know, @JMT. The place I work uses Mitutoyo everywhere except in the machine shop, where Starrett is the go-to brand. I'd feel comfortable with using them, or maybe take a look at Fowler.

I like the Vernier scale calipers. We have some 24" ones. My personal ones are the dial calipers (had 'em for 34+ years), but folks at work like the digital ones because they're "easier to figure out"......

The Jeep Guy

One thing I learned about measuring shims is that you can’t just put a caliper on them and read the display, you need to press the shims together to actually know what the measurement will be when being pressed by the carrier. So, I was just thinking, I wonder if something like this would be better?

Just a "Web Wheeler"

One thing I learned about measuring shims is that you can’t just put a caliper on them and read the display, you need to press the shims together to actually know what the measurement will be when being pressed by the carrier. So, I was just thinking, I wonder if something like this would be better?

The thimble on the end is either friction or ratchet to have a precise force applied when measuring. (not a C clamp!) you'll get more consistent measures with the micrometer vs a caliper. Is it necessary? probably not for your application. Just measure with nearly close to the same force with the caliper each time you check a stack of shims.

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